Closed syllables

Everything you need to teach a mini unit on two syllable closed syllable words. This resource includes an anchor chart, no prep printables, an assessment, and easy to set up literacy centers! Students receive plenty of practice to have a good understanding of multisyllabic words that include closed syllables.

I love teaching two syllable words! It's always exciting when I get to that point in the year where they are ready to take that next step...

I used to have the hardest time teaching students the difference between open and closed syllables. Finally I came up with a lesson that clicked for them and for me. First make sure your students know what a syllable is, have a strong foundation for vowels and consonants, and letter names. I start with a word like cat. I write it big on my white board. Then I say look at this word. How many vowels are in this word? one. If there is one vowel then how many syllables is this word? one Now we…

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What are closed syllables? Learn what closed syllables are, how to teach them, & get 3 free printable worksheets!

If you teach struggling or beginning readers, you'll love the explicit, step-by-step techniques to help you teach closed syllables.

Unlock the secrets to decoding multisyllabic words for your elementary students with our Closed Syllables Decoding Multisyllabic Words Freebie! Effective and engaging games and activities, all with a no-prep, print and go approach designed for easy implementation. Explore one of the 6 syllable types and watch your students' decoding skills and confidence soar!

Literacy | Teaching | Science of Reading on Instagram: "CLOSED & OPEN syllables account for 74% of syllable types in English. A CLOSED syllable has a short vowel because it’s “closed in” by a consonant or consonant team, regardless of whether there are consonants or no consonants before the vowel. In an OPEN syllable, the vowel is not protected by any consonants, it’s left wide open therefore the vowel sound is the vowel name sound…think OPEN MIC NIGHT 🎤 “Hi! I’m Bo!” CLOSED syllables are

Grab a copy of these FREE Open and Closed Syllables Fluency Games, a sample from the Syllable Types Fluency Games in my shop! Three free no prep games are included for both open and closed syllables. Find more FREE Fluency Games. *Click on the teal download button towards the END of this post to download these free fluency ... Read More about Open and Closed Syllables Fluency Game